The application of botulinum toxin (Botox) to the stomach is a relatively new method of weight loss based on endoscopic injection of botulinum toxin into specific areas of the stomach. In this method, the gastric emptying time is delayed by limiting the contraction of the stomach muscles, and this leads to loss of appetite. Weight reduction is thus achieved.
Botox for the stomach can actually be applied in any person who wants to lose weight. However, there are certain criteria for patients in whom gastric Botox can be administered:
Botox has been used in medicine for years and there is no known harm if administered in the correct dosage by an experienced professional. The procedure is not suitable for those who have muscle diseases and are allergic to Botox.
No method, including gastric botox, guarantees weight loss. It is wrong to look at gastric botox as a miracle solution. Although gastric Botox is known to reduce appetite and aid diet, there is also the possibility of failure in patients who eat a high carbohydrate diet after a Botox procedure.
Botox of the stomach is not a surgical intervention. It is a procedure that is performed completely endoscopically. There is no incision. The process takes an average of 20 minutes. During the procedure, the patient is under anesthesia. Hospitalization is not required. Usually, 1-2 hours of observation is sufficient after the procedure. Appetite reduction and appetite control are provided within approximately 3 days after the procedure.
It is known that the preparation used in gastric botox is completely deleted from the body within 4-6 months. Therefore, there is no possibility of permanent damage.
The feeling of hunger decreases within 2-3 days after application of gastric botox. Weight loss begins to appear after 2 weeks. The target 10-20 kg is lost.
Gastric botox is only applied to the smooth muscles of the stomach, it has no effect on nerve cells and bowel movements. Therefore, it does not increase the laziness of the bowel. A special diet is prepared for the patient to stimulate the work of the digestive tract.
Patients are expected to lose 10-15% of their total weight over a period of 3-6 months. The amount of weight lost may vary from person to person depending on age, metabolic rate, and frequency of exercise.
After the Botox procedure, attention should be paid to nutrition. Foods containing excess fat and carbohydrates, such as fast food, should not be taken. Maximum benefit can be obtained from the Botox procedure by adapting the patient to a healthy diet program as much as possible.
Botox patients get hungrier more slowly, eat smaller portions and feel full faster.
Can gastric botox be repeated?
The patient can reach the desired ideal weight within 6-8 months after gastric Botox administration. Patients who have lost a certain amount of weight in this period but want to continue losing weight may resort to a repeat application of gastric botox.
The procedure of gastric botox application is performed after consultation with a gastroenterologist.
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